Originally posted on June 16, 2019 @ 12:24 am
Richard Eugene Piana popularly known by his stage name Rich Piana was a muscleman: a renowned American bodybuilder and a businessman. He was born on September 26, 1970, in Glendale, California, USA. Rich did impressively well in his bodybuilding career and won the International Federation of Bodybuilders dubbed Mr. Teen California title (1989). Afterward, he won the National Physique Committee competitions in 2003 and 2009. Furthermore, as an entrepreneur, Rich had his nutrition product line dubbed Rich Piana 5% Nutrition. Rich Piana net worth was garnered from his investments.
Moreover, Rich had diversified, and he had several channels of income apart from bodybuilding. Categorically, he was an actor, socialite, entrepreneur, and bodybuilder. His Mr. Universe looks were quite amazing and weighed a whopping 290 pounds not to mention that his arms were 23.5 inches. Rich was not selfish with info about his bodybuilding profession. He used to talk about his steroid use openly without fear of criticism.
Piana’s parents were of different descents. Specifically, his father was of Italian origin while his mother had Armenian roots. His primary bodybuilding role model was Bill Cambra. Consequently, Rich Piana’s wealth was largely accrued from his muscle career.
Who is Rich Piana? Work highlight.
Rich’s main career was bodybuilding, and he developed a passion for it by following his mum to the gym as a young kid. He decided to begin weightlifting at the age of eleven, and he did not look back up to his demise. Rich moved on very fast, and at the age of 15, he was already participating in bodybuilding competitions.
Fortunately, at the age of 18, he had already matured in the trade and even bagged some titles. He later won subsequent competitions like the distinguished Los Angeles Super Heavyweight division in 2003. Afterward in 2009, Rich won the Sacramento Super Heavyweight division.
To top it all, he also won the Border States Classic Super-Heavyweight division: not to mention the overall championship in 2009. These were quite impressive and amazing achievements. They helped him garner some good amount to add to his net worth.
Rich got his entrepreneurship idea at the age of 22, and consequently, he started saving for it. After gathering enough, he started his business. Also, he played the role of an actor and appeared in movies like Tim Muriello&Rich Piana Interviews in 2013, Mutant: Leaving Humanity Behind in 2012, and Planet of the Apes in 2001. Moreover, Rich also appeared in some TV series like NBC’s Scrubs and Ripley’s Believe It or Not.
Rich Piana Net Worth 2019: $3.1 Million
Rich Piana had diversified and became a jack of all trades. Consequently, he engaged in diverse endeavors like acting, bodybuilding – which was the backbone of his financial channels, and entrepreneurship. All these gave him good returns, and Rich Piana net worth swelled considerably over the years to a whopping $3.1 million.
House and Cars details.
Rich’s car and house details are concealed. He only used to share details about his bodybuilding career but not what he drives or the kind of house he lives in.
Name: Richard Eugene Piana
Net worth: $3.1 million
Profession: Body Building, Acting, Entrepreneurship,
Spouse: Sara Heimisdottir and Chanel Jansen
Age: 46 years (died on August 25, 2017)